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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.14, 209.70 and 108.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.14, 209.70 and 108.40 is: 149.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.14 : 209.70 = 108.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.14/209.70 = 108.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.14x = 209.70 × 108.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.14x = 22,731.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,731.48/152.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.41

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